News How far down will Bush go; how far should he go?

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The discussion centers on the controversial claims made by President Bush regarding weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) as justification for the Iraq War. Participants express skepticism about the validity of these claims, particularly in light of recent CIA testimony suggesting discrepancies in the language used by the administration. There is a strong sentiment that if Bush knowingly misled Congress and the public, he should face serious consequences, including potential war crimes charges. Debate arises over casualty figures, with some arguing that the numbers of American and Iraqi deaths are significantly higher than officially reported. Participants also discuss the legality of the war, with opinions divided on whether it was justified under international law. The conversation touches on broader themes of accountability, the role of Congress, and the implications of government actions on constitutional principles. Overall, the thread reflects deep frustration with the perceived erosion of democratic safeguards and the responsibilities of leadership in wartime.
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Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
Invading a sovereign nation without provocation.
Both Iraq's sovereignty and the provacation are easy enough to argue either way. Its unrealistic to think Bush could actually be convicted of anything for attacking Iraq.
I think not. This is the point of the WMD claims controversy. This was our legal reason to attack.
Legal reason or political exercise? International affairs is nowhere near as cut and dried as suing someone in court. Yeah, it would be nice if the UN worked that way, but it doesn't. And even if UN resolutions had teeth, we have a sufficiently vague UN resolution to condone our action.
 

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